Stories of change
Ann is 19 years old and dreams of becoming a lawyer, so she can speak out against FGM and early marriage. Her motivation comes from her own story – a story that could have looked very different if her mother had not fought fiercely for her.
Some papers have the power to open doors and shape conversations. One such paper was recently produced in the highlands of Kenya — now a testament to the influence of solid data in advocacy and to the value of sustained local presence.
Uganda’s education sector is set for a major boost after Parliament approved a 12 percent increase for education. For advocates the confirmation marked a meaningful result of their sustained efforts.
Across Zimbabwe, thousands of girls miss school every month simply because they lack access to menstrual products and safe sanitation. However, hope is not lost as a grassroots movement led by youth champions is rewriting that story.
Through community-driven advocacy, JCEFA is joining the Education Out Loud at a pivotal moment, and is looking forward to strengthening collaboration among CSOs in Jordan.
PEAN is driving policy change on inclusive education and employment helping young women like Kerry and Bianca, who are living with disabilities, breaking barriers and shaping their futures.
In Burkina Faso, civil society and youth activists helped raise awareness on the legal gaps around child marriage. They advocated for reform to protect the rights of thousands of girls to complete their education.
From an education system often disconnected from learners’ lived experiences, interests, and future aspirations, youth voices are now driving reforms that make education feel relevant.
Faced with failing schools and forgotten promises, communities in rural Ghana rose up through Education Out Loud grantee CLEAR to reclaim their children’s right to learn.
Once overlooked, out-of-school children in Nepal are now returning to the classroom — thanks to Community Learning Centers that offer literacy bus also safety, belonging, and purpose.
After decades of gender disparity in education, Malawi is reaching a milestone for gender equality in education as more girls than boys sat for the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) exams.
In Mozambique, a teenage couple faced the prospect of early marriage due to an unplanned pregnancy, which would also have meant the end of their schooling. Thanks to swift intervention, they were given a second chance.